October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
This is an extremely attractive and high condition Beretta AR-70 machine gun. Marked with standard factory markings and serial number on left side of receiver. Right side of upper receiver exhibits, “Mod. 70/SPORT” with importer, “BERBEN CORPORATION N.Y. N.Y.” - Lower assembly has, “Fleming Firearms” marking, however this guns manufacturer listed in the NFA electronic registry is simply, “BERETTA”. Serial numbers match between upper and lower assemblies. Three position selector “S, 1, A:” on left side. Two original 30 round magazines are included. The Italian military adopted the Beretta design as their “Assault Rifle” when the western powers standardized to the 5.56 mm cartridge. It has proven itself a well-made and effective and controllable modern assault rifle. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish, with near excellent bore and bolt. Composite furnishings also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. Very high condition specimen, yet not unfired. Perfect for the collector who wants to take this gun to the range upon occasion. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2019-10-188
Caliber/Bore
.223 Remington